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Great. Went for a notarial service. Everything done in just 30 minutes. The lady officer wasn’t very polite. Didn’t treat me as good as she treated other White Citizens. Felt bad about it as a Canadian Citizen. She doesn’t want to help me at all. Just did what she has to , no talk, no respect. Not a problem since job was done. Security guards were helpful. Appointment needed to enter. Easy access, go to the building reception and get a visitor pass to access the Elevator. Floor 19. No electronic devices allowed past security.

super . I booked an appointment and one day before my appointment date ,I called the consulate and left a message. After two hours I got a call back . My questions were answered and I got precise instructions as what to do for my next day meeting. The lady was very polite and friendly . My issue was resolved the next day in less than 30 minutes.

I had a great experience while getting my paperwork done. Ameena was such a helpful, patient and supportive person. She helped me with the online payment through my mobile, carefully checked if my papers are complete and offered my sister a seat when she noticed that my sister was not feeling well. So professional and reflecting high standards and work ethic.

EASY! Outstanding staff and professionalism. Working with the Consulate to renew passports, vote from UAE, and apply for my newborn’s passport/citizenship has been a breeze. Extremely informative and responsive via email. Provide clear detailed steps with documents and links when inquired.

It is hard to believe I am writing a positive review for a service provided by the Canadian government but the Dubai Consulate’s service is superb. Based on multiple interactions on various matters, I can say that they answer emails thoroughly and promptly, are super-professional and just plain outstanding to deal with. It is rare that a public entity rivals and even trumps the service of even the best of well-managed private companies but the Dubai Consulate of Canada stands out as an outlier and is a shining example of how a government office should be run. Kudos to them.

Robert was extremely nice and helpful in providing my son’s passport. He is very welcoming and professional.

Good service Professional Big thanks to Ms . Paskal

I am traveling to Thailand on Sunday night and my visa application is still pending. I am extremely worried because my departure date is very close and I have been unable to obtain clear information regarding my application. I also noticed that the office hours mentioned on the phone recording, website, and Google listing appear to be different, which is confusing for travelers with urgent visa matters. I would be very grateful if someone from the Consulate could kindly assist me or provide an update regarding my application before my flight.

Thai Food Market Sunday Dec 2024. Awesome food, bit pricy for a low budget event…but food is amazing. You get yummy pork skews, pad thai, sticky rice…all freshly prepared.

Amazing place for Thai people. Thank you for being so kind and heartfelt for Thai expat in UAE. Thai Consulate (Dubai) held Thai market on Sunday once a month during winter time for us. Everyone is welcome. Next market will be on Sunday 25 February.

before went there i check reviews and most of was negative but I went there today 5 May 2023 and everything was quick and smooth, then i realized that people who don’t have their own complete documents they just make complaints . even in consulate that kind of people is reason of your delay , because first they don’t have required documents and they don’t even ready to admit their mistakes and will start argues . so always carry your complete documents and be their on time i don’t think there be any issue . and from here i’m going to edit my review . i got visa + i visit thailand it was amazing experience, haven’t any bad experiences in thailand people are so friendly and cooperative , even i haven’t seen there any kind of scam . thanks to thailand consulate for provide me visa .

Well, have seen so many negative comments about the staff and especially the lady who works in counter» A» however I haven’t observed anything negative about the staff or attitude, everyone was so nice and explained everything clearly, i prepared all the documents in advance and was able to submit the documents from the 1st time and got my visa after 2 days. Thanks for the staff doing their job well.

There were so many flaws in the entire visa processing system, why do you ask for paid flight ticket to be submitted? Usually consulate ask for visa fee to be paid after issuing visa , why is your visa fee so high compared to Japan consul or Hongkong or Morrocco ? why do you take 40 days to process documents, why don’t you ask all required documents at a time to speed up processing time instead of one at a time. All of this to reject visa at the end over a minor document mistake which was rectified. A tourist Visa for 6 days at that!! Very flawed system, I lost a lot of money. All most no consulate asks for paid flight ticket before issuing visa. Please rectify the system and have a look so it doesnt happen to other people and we lose thousands of hard earned money!!!!

The local consular numbers listed on the website (31, 32) are currently unreachable. Attempts to inquire about TR visa application status have been unsuccessful due to unanswered calls or consistently busy lines. Improvement in the consular service is recommended to ensure timely assistance for applicants, particularly as the TR visa application is a paid service.

I can’t say enough great things about Khaled at the reception of Turkish Consulate in Dubai. From the moment I arrived, he went above and beyond to assist me. I had a tight deadline, a booked flight, and an important event I needed to attend, and Khaled worked tirelessly to keep me updated on my visa status. His professionalism, patience, and genuine care made a world of difference. I’m truly grateful for his support, and I can’t recommend him highly enough!

The two Turkish gentlemen at the reception were very helpful and assisted us well with our basic needs. However, the women officers working inside did not seem willing to help/work, even with very small matters… This was disappointing and not respectful of the time and effort of Turkish citizens! ⭐️ for The respect of the 🇹🇷 ⭐️ for The admin team.

Unmannered staff , pathetic behavior, Un skilled very unprofessional. The consular needs to check on this and replace these unmannered staff representing such a beautiful country

We have submitted our visa application on 11 June and till date no progress please we need help.

Customer service is terrible, it’s like they don’t want to bother themselves to answer your questions. Took 3 weeks to get an appointment for a visa and that too was a premium lounge appointment. The document requirements are confusing and absurd, even as a business owner I needed an NOC to travel from my own company. Also, I’m traveling with my husband (who is my residence visa sponsor) but they still needed an NOC to travel from him. Then processing time is a ridiculous 3 weeks to 30 days and they keep your passport all this time which really shouldn’t even be legal. Even though they know that all people are planning to travel for the national day holiday, they specifically tell you don’t bother, the visa will not come before then. They don’t want people to go to Turkey and spend their money there. It really soured my impression of Turkey without even stepping foot in the country.

Worst experience. My visa was denied without any valid reason. No explanation was provided. Even after spending around 1300 dhs for visa fee and premium service and providing all the necessary documents. I didn’t even receive refund for my flight ticket.

ZEYNEP KUCUKBAS very good reply and respect she help to much reply py mail at time happy to find same this people in Turkeye consulate

I had a very disappointing experience at the Iraqi Consulate in Dubai. On Monday 18th May 2026, I visited to apply for an Iraqi passport. I completed the entire process, submitted all documents, and paid 280 AED. The staff member told me to return the following day to collect my passport. After I went home, I received a phone call informing me that my application had been rejected because I first need to apply for an Iraqi ID through the Iraqi Embassy in Abu Dhabi. They claimed this new law had only come into effect on Sunday 17th May 2026 — literally the day before my appointment. What is frustrating is that they still processed my application and took my payment despite apparently already knowing about this new requirement. How can staff not be aware of important legal changes before accepting applications and money from people? I work in a school and cannot easily take time off during the week, especially since the embassy is closed on weekends. I have now wasted my time, money, and leave from work. To make matters worse, they have refused to refund my 280 AED, and nobody answers the phone despite repeated calls since Monday. Very poor communication, lack of professionalism, and no accountability.

Super fast service, I received my documents within less than 10 minutes. Thank you and appreciate your fantastic efforts

Very efficient fast process and very kind people, I arrived at 10:30 for passport renewal, finished at 10:50, they said I will receive my new passport tomorrow.

Very disappointing experience at the Iraqi Consulate in Dubai. I visited the consulate to apply for an Iraqi passport and arrived at 11:30 AM, only to be turned away because the office was «too busy,» despite the fact that official closing time is 1:00 PM. There is no clear booking system, no prior notification, and no guidance on when people should arrive or whether services will stop before closing time. This results in people wasting hours of their day for no valid reason. Many of us have work, family, and other responsibilities. The staff showed no sense of responsibility or urgency, and there was a clear lack of organization and care for the public. This is unacceptable for a government service. The Iraqi government should seriously investigate the operations of this consulate and implement a proper appointment and queue management system, as this consulate represents Iraq and currently gives a very poor image of our country abroad. This review is written as an official complaint, in the hope that real changes will be made.

Very bad experience swear allah lady make me wait from 2 days now …. She came in embassy around 12 then sit on bench for 10 mint only say yallah come tomorrow pay Cbi bank nothing explain the process…. Today after clarifying from 3 people … come again with cbi payments receipt… reach here 10:30 she say 2 word yallah yallah come tomorrow …. Continuously busy with friend talking laughing ignoring clients,…. Humble request to management we all are facing problems here regarding papers … plsss check camera & with responsible people what’s going on here …. During I sit at this place I met 2 iraqi & some other nationality people … all are facing issue… lady is ultra aggressive … and humbly I am saying we were very polite during our conversation with her … unnecessary ultra aggressive nature ….

I had the absolute pleasure of being assisted by Savannah, Zainab, and Entisar, and I cannot speak highly enough about the level of service they provided. From start to finish, they demonstrated remarkable professionalism, patience, and a genuine willingness to help. What stood out the most was their attentiveness and calm demeanor, even when things became complex or required extra time. They never made me feel rushed or overlooked, and they took the time to ensure every question was answered thoroughly and clearly. Their teamwork was seamless, and it was evident that they all shared the same commitment to delivering excellent customer care. Savannah, Zainab, and Entisar went above and beyond to make the experience smooth and stress-free. Their kindness and understanding made a real difference, and it’s rare to encounter such a consistently helpful and courteous team. Thank you all for your patience, your dedication, and for setting such a high standard of service. It truly made a lasting impression!

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Excellent experience at the Romanian Consulate. The lady who assisted me was very helpful and professional, and the security staff was also respectful and friendly. I received my visit visa successfully. Thank you for the great service and smooth process.

Dealing with this institution has a kafkaesque feeling, filled with absurd interactions (that if you can actually get a contact of them) marked by blatant lying, incompetence, delaying and requirements which they then discard. It would all seem a comedy if you just watched from distance, but having to interact with them it will only leave you with a profound sense of disgust.

Consulate staff treat visitors very poorly, often speaking in loud voices and shouting. This is especially true of the employee in charge of passport collection. Additionally, the security guards also shout at visitors. It is hard to understand how they can behave this way when they are supposed to represent their country. I strongly urge the officials in charge to take this matter into consideration and address it.

It’s stated on eviza.mae.ro that you need to apply for visa not more than 2 months, before the trip. But wge I arrived in person the said that before I get a slot for appointment I need to have my documents to process, that there is no slots for next month and then they do 22 days of visa processing. As a bottom lime you need to apply at least 4 months before maybe more, that’s not good at all.

I want to express my gratitude towards the lady that called me 3 consecutive time to help me ASAP and get a prompt reply on my emails with the USEFUL details that helped me to get everything ready for my mother in law visa . Even I did some mistakes she had been a beautiful lady , kind and caring. Best wishes !

I have recently booked an appointment for processing an invitation for one of my friends who is planning to visit Romania next year . I have received a slot within just two days with appointment time being respected to the minute. Miss Livia was very professional and helpful!

Excellent Service I recently visited the Romanian Consulate for both a passport renewal and to issue a power of attorney, and I was truly impressed by the quality of service. The appointment system is efficient I got a slot within just four days. No waiting at the entrance, and everything was handled in a professional and courteous manner. A special thanks to Mr. Mihai Galagan for his kindness and professionalism. As a dual citizen, I’ve dealt with several consular offices over the years, and I can confidently say that the Romanian Consulate stands out for its efficiency, organization, and excellent customer service. Truly a five stars experience. Thank you and congratulations to the whole team!

1.Recommended to bring your Original Passport(please have copies also as you may need) 2. Have your e-citizen account credentials 3. Original certificates and copies of required services e. g Education, Birth, Travel etc depending on the service you are looking for. 4. Only card payment is accepted 5. Read or make enquiries and narrow down your issue precisely prior to visit. Ensure the information is upto date/current. 6. Early morning visits preferred.

It’s the first time at Consulate office to request for facilitation of NOC and Cancellation of Passport for my dead brother. Every staff at Consulate are very friendly, welcoming and professional. I felt home away from home. I’m 100% certified with your services today. God bless you as you continue serving Kenyans in Dubai.

Customer services are nice and staffs are friendly but they need to digitalize thier service the process of application is too long and documents take time to be approved some take even months.

I’m very grateful for the amazing, wonderful and yet professional service that I got. Asanteni sana! The team is kind and very helpful. From the receptionist, to the cashier and Mr. Macharia very humble and proffesional . Not forgetting the rest of the team who are very welcoming as well. They listened to me and they helped me out. It’s a blessing to have fellow Kenyans supporting us here in UAE. Thank you so much. 🙏❤️

Excellent services and accessible location

I was astonished to be welcomed just at my drop off point by a fellow Kenyan coming to seek service’s as well as me. Hi, sasa 👋😊 umekuja for passport 😀me too then the remark that followed… «the services here are very good»….. Just what I wanted to hear. With no hesitation I met one on one with the team and I explained myself, and within no time, I was guided on the procedure and am here to say the same that the service’s were good. Asanteni sana.

It felt like home 🏠 warm and friendly welcome

AIRE registration has been pending since August with no resolution. After nine months, I was suddenly informed that before being registered I first needed to register in Italy a marriage that took place abroad (and that has been verified and registered in the UAE ever since). Apparently, after months of silence, this essential requirement only surfaced now. It leaves the impression that unless every administrative box is ticked immediately, citizens abroad are not even considered worthy of basic consular service. After generic replies and no practical guidance on how to register my marriage in Italy, the final response was simply to «check the website.» There is a striking gap between the self-congratulatory social media messaging about being «fully deployed» for Italian citizens abroad and the reality experienced when actual assistance is needed. Fortunately, living in Dubai at least offers the small comfort of knowing I am no longer paying taxes for this level of «service.» A consulate should assist citizens, not send them in circles. Giving 1* only because 0 is not an option.

I was so nervous to do our passport renewal cause we had such a bad experience in London. The Dubai office staff was excellent, we were welcomed with a smile, all documents were as requested in the website and overall it was such a pleasant experience.

I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the Italian consulate in Dubai. They gave me clear instructions about the process and all the documents i need to provide, the needed attestation and even whom to contact for translation. I got the declaration of value after all the documents were ready in less than 2 hours. I would like to thank Mister David and Mister John for their kind treatment.

Excellent service. Passport renewal was done within 15 min – friendly and helpful.

Hello Im very happy to visite your wonderful country with immense history and nice food with lovely people

Worst service I’ve experienced in any embassy ! No matter if you have an appointment that you had to wait months to get , you will still wait for hours to be seen.

I have never encountered such outrageous unprofessionalism. The staff are completely inconsistent with information: first they say one thing, then the exact opposite. The person at the reception gives the impression that they come here just to eat — they are almost never present. On top of that, they behave rudely, arrogantly, and completely lack the necessary knowledge. It feels like they are working here with no understanding of their responsibilities. For this kind of work, giving stars is not enough — this isn’t even a rating, it’s a disgrace

Great and efficient service at the Azerbaijan Consulate in Dubai. I needed to issue a Power of Attorney for my brother in Azerbaijan, and due to urgency, they processed my request even before my scheduled appointment. The staff was helpful, understanding, and very quick. Highly recommended for anyone needing consular services.

The service was extremely disappointing. They were unable to provide any real assistance and kept changing rules without updating their website or official pages. When asked for clarification, they simply said I should have called before booking, even though their own website clearly stated that travel was allowed. I will never travel to this country again, I lost all my money and the hotel refused to refund the amount, stay away from them!

I just wanted to share some feedback about the six-month Emirates ID validity requirement for travellers. My flight was cancelled because my ID didn’t meet this rule, and there was no refund with Azerbeijan Airlines. It’s quite disappointing, especially when other countries like Uzbekistan accept travellers with only three months’ validity left. I really hope the consulate can review this policy and consider making it more flexible. Many residents plan short trips and are fully valid UAE residents, so it feels unnecessary to require six months’ validity when our Emirates IDs are government-issued and digitally verifiable. A bit of adjustment to this rule would make travelling to your country much easier and more welcoming for visitors

I am very disappointed with the treatment I received from a staff member at the embassy ( Arabic lady ) . The lady I spoke with was disrespectful and provided misleading information. When I called to inquire about the documents needed for my visa application, she listed some items I should prepare. I gathered everything and returned the next day for my appointment, only to be told that I was still missing travel insurance. I informed her that I already had insurance with valid coverage. However, she insisted that I needed to purchase a new policy and pay $20 to the embassy account. I complied and returned the following day with all the required documents, but then she informed me that the visa process takes 7 to 10 days, and my flight is in just 5 days. I asked her why she hadn’t mentioned this earlier, as it would have saved me time and money, especially since she had already reviewed my flight ticket and hotel booking. Her response was that she could refund the $20 I had deposited. I urgently request that you take action regarding this situation, as she was unable to provide me with proper information and was unprofessional in her communication. Thank you.

I’ve visited the consulate for one of the critical situations that raised before my travel to Azerbaijan because of ID expiry, they were so welcoming and supportive and tried their best to accommodate me and issue my visa as soon as they can. They made my trip happens in no time. All the appreciation to the consul and to the lady who handles the visitors. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Really it was amazing there staff also very good

Very disapointing if you fellow travelers are going to azerbaijan and your visa is below 6 months and not qualified for visa on aravial dont go.. their embassy personel are very unprefessional all they will say «its your fault» «we cannot do anything about it» «not my problem» .. we are staying at abu dhabi and our company visa is from dubai and abu dhabi consulate ask us to go in dubai.. when we book appointment and went there they say we need to go abu dhabi where we stay.. and now we cant able to process.. just saying not worth your time if your not qualified for visa on arravial..

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Abu Dhabi for their professional and efficient service. The visa application process was smooth and well organized, and the staff were respectful and helpful throughout. I truly appreciate their support and the timely handling of my application. Thank you for the excellent service. Highly recommended

If you have money and time to waste, then this is the perfect place for you. In one word, I’ll say this: the entire system is completely useless. Applicants submit their applications with a lot of hope and trust. We book tickets, hotels, insurance — everything. Yet they treat it like a joke. I applied on March 30, but they returned my passport on May 12 — and that too, rejected. They even called me on April 13 and also called my General Manager. They verified all the information correctly. Even after taking everything, they kept my passport for 29 days. What were they doing with it? That’s my question. If they wanted to reject me, they could have done it within 15–16 days. At least I wouldn’t have faced unnecessary financial loss and wasted time. The reason they gave for rejection was that «I might not return» and «my travel plan was not explained.» But I explained my travel plan very clearly — there’s nothing more I could have added. I earn AED 12,500 in Dubai, and my salary is credited to my account every single month. On top of that, I submitted my salary certificate, NOC letter, and all other required documents. My advice to everyone: avoid these embassies.

Whenever I have visited the embassy, I have found the staff’s behavior to be unprofessional and discourteous. Despite following the proper procedure, including booking an appointment in advance and waiting for my scheduled time, I have repeatedly been returned without any clear or valid reason Additionally, the staff members do not communicate respectfully or provide proper guidance. Even after waiting patiently, there is no satisfactory explanation given, and the overall treatment is disappointing

Very disappointing and mentally exhausting experience with the Czech Embassy visa process in UAE. If an application is going to be refused under the same generic reasons, then why keep an applicant waiting for 42 days after taking verification calls from both the applicant and employer? They contacted me and my general manager within almost 13 days of submission and verified all information successfully. After that, they still kept the passport under process for around 42 days, creating false hope and extreme stress. People spend money on hotel bookings, travel plans, insurance, documents, leave from work, and months of mental pressure. What is most frustrating is the lack of transparency. If the embassy already had doubts, they could have returned the passport much earlier instead of making applicants wait for over a month with uncertainty. This process feels unfair and emotionally draining for genuine applicants. A refusal is one thing, but keeping someone waiting for 42 days after detailed verification and then giving the same standard refusal reasons is extremely disappointing. Future applicants should be mentally and financially prepared before applying.

I have a good travel history and applied for a tourist visa, but the hotel canceled. I booked a new hotel and sent the booking confirmation, and I wrote them a letter stating that the hotel canceled without my consent. They gave me rejections 10 and 13. I don’t know why.

I big regret for me to choose this for my first application. I should’ve read the reviews first before applying.

I recently visited the Czech Republic and had a wonderful experience. I’d like to appreciate Czech Consulate staff in Abu Dhabi for their professionalism and smooth handling of my visa process. Everything was well-organized and respectful. The country itself was amazing rich in culture, history, and incredibly kind people. I truly enjoyed every moment and felt warmly welcomed throughout my stay. Thank you to the Czech Consulate and the people of Czechia for making my trip so memorable!

I am Indian and I love Oman. This Oman embassy is just next to my Indian embassy. I visited Oman 2 times once driving from Alain to Burami and second from Ras al khaima to Musandam. Inshaallah one day to go Salalah, it’s my dream place.

You can try the phone a hundred times or more and be sure that no one will answer. Be prepared to waste a good one hour(or more) of your day waiting for no reason if you are there to get your passport stamped. Their visa section is supposed to be open from 8AM – 1PM but no one shows up until past 8.30 AM. And if you show up after 11 AM you will be very curtly informed that you are ‘late’, and should have come here as soon as the embassy opened. The service does not even deserve a single star but looks like this is be least I am allowed to give

I visited a lot of times regarding attestation of the documents. I always found them so polite. They attest the documents at the same time or take 1 hour if crowded. The fees for the personal document is AED 200 and commercial document is AED 600 The nearest Parking is 314A.

Pathetic really, a bunch of illiterates (or worse, liars…?) who have no idea what they are talking about… my fiancé went to ask whether he needed a visa or not, the guy at the counter confirmed 3 times he did not… then just to make sure he went back again, the same man told him he needed a visa and he needed a sponsor for it!!! Now we have only 4 days until our departure and not enough time to sort this out… it would have been avoided if the person at the counter (I wish I knew his name) told him the situation the first time, which was almost 2 weeks ago, so we could have sorted it out. We have our reservations already, it is just causing us trouble and financial loss. They should employ people who know what they are saying!

1-Parking is very challenging in embassy busy area best is to go by metro or Taxi. 2-Does not accept card payment keep cash to do the payment for attestation fees. 3-Nearst ATM is 200 m away on main street in direction of Burjuman metro station.

My degree certificate already attested by UAE MOI, need to do Oman embassy attestation. The process completed in 30 minutes. Reach the location by 8:00am, handover the certificate with 200AED, get the attested once at 8:30. Ample parking availale

Just a quick update: they no longer accept manual forms. You will have to apply online. The Person at the Visa Section was very rude and do not accept any questions.